Crossman Peak in Mohave Mountains BLM, AZ

Hike Crossman Peak Mohave Mountains BLM, AZ

Class 1 4.3 miles 1900 gain 1-2 hr Out + Back Nov 18, 2021
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Crossman Peak is a high-prominence desert peak near Lake Havasu City. It's fallen to the wayside over the years for me because it's really just a road walk and there are far more fun objectives nearby, but I was committed to finally going for it. A new friend Craig agreed to meet up after months of us trying to get a hike planned, and he drove four hours to come play in the desert. We met at the end of the pavement here (34.52105, -114.27284) and continued east. Continue northeast here (34.53217, -114.25442) and head up the canyon to reach the trailhead. The road is suitable for Crossover vehicles, but nothing less.

We parked a few hundred feet before a locked gate and followed the steep road as it led to the west ridge of Crossman Peak. Here were radio towers and the end of the road. A social trail continued on the north side of the ridgeline. The ridgeline proper is Class 2, but the social trail is well-defined. The trail leads up to the summit, where the views of Lake Havasu below are nice. We were looking forward to the slightly more adventurous outing we had planned next.

PEAKS ON HIKE
Elevation (ft) / Prominence (ft)
Peaks on hike
Elevation
Prominence
1
Crossman Peak
5100 ft
3120 rise

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From where we parked, starting up the road.
From where we parked, starting up the road.
Looking back toward the locked gate.
Looking back toward the locked gate.
Ascending the steep road.
Ascending the steep road.
Progress up Crossman Mountain.
Progress up Crossman Mountain.
View back, Lake Havasu coming into view.
View back, Lake Havasu coming into view.
Radio towers visible above, but the summit is out of frame on the right.
Radio towers visible above, but the summit is out of frame on the right.
A rare open mine shaft just off the road.
A rare open mine shaft just off the road.
View back.
View back.
At the radio towers, view toward Crossman Mountain. A social trail leads just left of the ridge here.
At the radio towers, view toward Crossman Mountain. A social trail leads just left of the ridge here.
View back toward the summit towers.
View back toward the summit towers.
Nice trail leading to Crossman Mountain.
Nice trail leading to Crossman Mountain.
Just below the summit, view back.
Just below the summit, view back.
Crossman Mountain ahead.
Crossman Mountain ahead.
Crossman Mountain summit, view west.
Crossman Mountain summit, view west.
Crossman Mountain summit, view south.
Crossman Mountain summit, view south.

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